Vacuuming Dry Materials; Vacuuming Liquids; Emptying The Drum - RIDGID wd7000 Operator's Manual

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Claw Nozzle - Used for wet or dry pickup.
Dusting Brush - Dry pickup of dust and
dirt debris.
Car Nozzle (not provided) - Dry pickup
nozzle for car interiors and most
upholstery cleaning.
Extension Handles - These handles can
be connected together and provides
additional length for more reach.
Hose - Provides transfer of vacuum or
blowing capability to work site. Provides
the means of attaching extension handles
and nozzles.
Crevice Tool - Use to pick up debris in
hard to reach locations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
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fire or electric shock, do not run vac
unattended.

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The filter must always be in correct
position to reduce the risk of leaks and
possible damage to vac.
2. Your Wet/Dry Vac comes with the
VF5000 Filter installed. When using
your vac to pick up very fine dust, it will
be necessary for you to empty the
drum and clean the filter at more
frequent intervals to maintain peak vac
performance.
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your vac to pick
up dust when the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid the filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of
liquid we recommend that the filter be
removed. If the filter is not removed, it
will become saturated and misting may
appear in the exhaust.
3. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to cut
off air-flow. When this happens, turn off
the vac, unplug the power cord, and
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empty the drum. You will know that the
float has risen because vac airflow
ceases and the motor noise will become
higher in pitch, due to increased motor
speed.
4. After using the vac to pick up liquids,
allow the filter to dry to reduce the risk of
mildew and damage to the filter.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the vac do not run motor with
float in raised position.

Emptying the Drum

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injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
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back injury or falls, do not lift a vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop
or drain enough contents out to
make the vac light enough to lift
comfortably.
1. The vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the
drum.
2. Another option is to remove the drum
from the vac.
3. Pull the drum out from the vac by
pulling down and sliding the drum on
the axle support under the drum.
Dust
Drum
Axle
Support
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
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Pull Down and
Slide Dust Drum
Out of Wet/Dry
Vac Unit
Drain